Editorial Attacks Negative Campaigns Undermining Politics
A critical column denounces negative campaigning as a plague in American elections. It cites ads claiming candidates’ flaws, urges voters to focus on each candidate’s stated beliefs and plans, and warns that the win-at-all-cost mentality damages democracy and must be rejected at the polls.
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Letter to the editor on wealth, taxes, and class warfare
The writer contends Barack Obama did not start class warfare. Forbes puts the top 400 Americans at 1.6 trillion dollars, equaling wealth of 150 million in the bottom half. The piece argues for higher taxes on the wealthy to save capitalism and counter GOP policies. Michael Ledo Windsor.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact Details
Publisher Scott B Hunter and the Aiken Standard staff listed include Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa News Director Timothy E O Briant Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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I'm Mad as H- A Letter on Politics and Freedom
A reader laments party rhetoric and power in Washington, cites Social Security, banking, and tax shelter history, argues for term limits and fair tax, defends free speech amid sticker dispute, and voices concern for America's future through Aiken. He contrasts liberal and conservative figures, pleads to preserve the nation and his dream despite frustration.
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Vandalism Targets Obama Sticker in Public Parking Area
A man reports his car, parked in a busy public area, was vandalized when a political sticker "Obama for President" was torn off and crumpled under the windshield wiper. He condemns the act as petty, unlawful, and an infringement on freedom of expression.
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Letters to the Editor Call for Community Feedback in Aiken
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor at the Aiken Standard. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for clarity and length. Send by mail to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802, or email letters@aikenstandard.com, or fax to 648 6052.
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Liberal president not a disaster
A reader argues that a liberal president would not ruin the nation. He contends separation of powers would curb excess, cites past programs like Social Security and the Peace Corps as proof liberals unite the country and improve unity, economy, and foreign stance. Lester C Welch Aiken
Free enterprise on its way out in future policy?
The author argues postwar gains in living standards tied to intact infrastructure, materials, and democracy will erode as newer challenges emerge. He predicts Congress will push Green Jobs to curb carbon emissions, raising costs and lowering living standards, while criticizing make-work programs and endorsing free enterprise as the lasting engine for jobs. He asserts solar activity drives climate change and defends traditional values.
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Obama to visit gravely ill grandmother in Hawaii
Barack Obama planned to suspend campaigning to travel to Hawaii and visit his gravely ill grandmother Madelyn Dunham. The August speech accepting the Democratic nomination highlighted her sacrifices that enabled his rise.
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